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@sardesairajdeep So sad . What is happening in this country ?

Story that caught the eye: Ashoka Univ prof Ali Khan arrested over a social media post on Op Sindoor after complaint by BJP youth wing BUT NO ACTION yet on MP BJP minister who made most communal/misogynistic remarks on Col Sofiya Quereshi. Whither law? indiatoday.in/amp/india/stor…

I have spent a a lot more time in India last 2 years. I no longer recognize the country I was born in, grew up in. A country that over 10 years gained a 4T dollar economy but lost everything else. Our joy, our smiles, our soul, our ethos, our love, and most importantly, our (cobbled) togetherness. All we have now is a delusional arrogance/pride and hate and anger. Lot of anger. The foundations of a society can't be on arrogance, hate and othering. 10 years ago we were (poorer) Indians, but we were Indians. One nation, one people. Today we are Hindus (who are in danger), Muslims (who are traitors), Sikhs (who are Khalistanis), Kashmiris, Hindi speakers, non Hindi speakers, Maharashtrians, Biharis, North Indians, South Indians. We are many things now, many identities, but we are losing the only identity that matters. What our external enemies (Pakistan, China, extremist groups, add whatever name you want) couldn't achieve in 75 years, Modi Government managed in just 10 years. We learned that the most effective weapon required to destroy a country/society is not nukes, not armies, not terrorist groups. All it takes is a sold out media, a corrosive government, and 4 social media apps.

@NewsArenaIndia Talking nonsense .

BREAKING NEWS 🚨 📢 Mossad finds that India's opposition leaders were conspiring with China and Hindenburg to destabilize India's Modi Government.

@muse_cann Yes . Also it is in our culture to accept everything told by our elders.

The complete absence of critical thinking in Indian society is a matter of grave concern. Why can’t people think beyond what is told to them? Does this reflect the limitations of our education system?

@Amockx2022 He has psychological problem and problem in upbringing. One should avoid him .

This is very shameful from Arnab Goswami, Godi media journalist No questions to Home Minister No questions to Prime Minister No questions to Intelligence He is blaming the Supreme Court for #Pahalgam because court asked govt to hold assembly elections in J&K. 🚨⚡ If BJP was under Supreme Court's pressure then why didn't they boycott the elections?

@TimesAlgebraIND So what do you want to say ?

BIG BREAKING NEWS 🚨 BJP shares old video of Indira Gandhi questioning judicial overreach 🔥🔥 Angry Indira Gandhi is asking in the video ⚡ "Is a judge competent to decide that? Then why have democracy? Why have elections? Why have political people in power?" 😳 BJP says "Congress must know its past"

@Dev_Fadnavis 😄😄

Mr. Stalin, Before seeking clarifications from Hon PM Narendra Modi ji, you need a deep understanding of National Education Policy. First you need to study what exactly NEP is ! Here is link for your ref - education.gov.in/national-educa… #NEP never insisted or made compulsion on language choice but only asks to study any 2 Indian languages other than English, out of 3. As far as Maharashtra is concerned, we are open to Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Sanskrit or any language of student’s choice which they wish to study as the third language. Main question is why are you not open to multi-lingualism & have a problem if someone wants to study in Hindi❓ @mkstalin #Maharashtra

@VPIndia You are wrong Mr. Vice President. Constitution is supreme.

There is no visualisation in the Constitution of any authority above Parliament. Parliament is supreme; it is as supreme as every individual in the country. Every part of ‘We the People’ is an atom in democracy. This atomic power is reflected during elections. That is why ours is a democratic nation! @UnivofDelhi #DelhiUniversity #Kartavyam #Constitution #Parliament

@jawharsircar You are right

This is why BJP was so desperate buy, split, grab Maharashtra Govt at any “cost”! Now cronies will destroy FOUR LAKH TREES, many irreplaceable + devastate almost 2000 HECTARES of forest land. Now we know why Naxalites in Gadchiroli are up in are arms & have to be exterminated.

Education squeeze

@prinstaz @sardesairajdeep Yes , it was Budhist heritage.

@sardesairajdeep - Didn’t hear you applaud the restoration of Nalanda University - one that’s steeped in Bharatiya civilisational roots? As for the « bully », oh well, people on both sides - Bharat and the US, have thrown their respective bullies (Biden and Rahul Gandhi) straight into the trash and exactly where they belong!

Harvard Musing: in India we fight over ancient places of worship. In America, they are fighting to ensure that they retain the best universities in the world. Even if it means staring down a big bully. And holding onto academic freedom. That’s how great nations are built. Much for us to learn and embrace. 🙏👍

When the SC acts to protect the Constitution & minority rights. Kudos!

“No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue.” - President Alan Garber hrvd.me/GarberRespond3…

"Western values” have consistently proven to be less about principles and more about power...The answer (is to reclaim existing) ethics of solidarity, responsibility, and justice grounded in our shared humanity." thenewhumanitarian.org/opinion/2025/0…

Promise and reality

This is not a Bollywood film shoot — it’s India’s harsh reality. Tribal villages near Gujarat’s Narmada Dam and the Statue of Unity had their land taken away. They were promised a better life, but today, they walk 15 km barefoot on scorching land every day just to fetch water. @narendramodi, is this what you call a ‘New India’?

@RekhaGuptaDelhi @narendramodi Is this a way to deal with neighbors?

@narendramodi I asked Chatgpt to turn this inage into ghibli

Met Mr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh. India remains committed to a constructive and people-centric relationship with Bangladesh. I reiterated India’s support for peace, stability, inclusivity and democracy in Bangladesh. Discussed measures to prevent illegal border crossings and expressed our serious concern for the safety and well-being of Hindus and other minorities. @ChiefAdviserGoB

@timesofindia Can she give guarantee?

Finance minister #NirmalaSitharaman said India's #GDP will witness a rise of 1.5% if 'One Nation, One Election' is implemented Know more 🔗toi.in/gae2ga #OneNationOneElection

Sharp Edge:Persecuting a man for a joke that is not indecent or communally sensitive just because it makes fun of a politician is disgraceful To shut down the venue, interrogate the audience & file FIRs against Kunal Kamra shows insecure politicians are theprint.in/opinion/sharp-…

@prettypadmaja @sardesairajdeep Not true. Always talking nonsense without having any mind.

The debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill continued as the opposition participated to demonstrate their support for Muslims in parliament. In contrast, during other discussions, such as on Manipur, disruptions often occurred, or members simply walked out, either because they had no counterarguments or felt the issues did not affect their vote banks.

Salutations to parliament whose members sat till 3 am to debate the Wakf bill with the quality of debate in Rajya Sabha truly top class . But it begs the question: if parliament can debate the Wakf bill for so many hours, why no discussions allowed on many other key issues: from education policy to electoral rolls to China policy to Manipur (debated only for an hour at 2 am). Parliament must restore its primacy as a forum for debate and not become a notice board for only what the govt wants to discuss. Chairs in particular must be firmly neutral and not bat for one side. Agree?